Resident Care Aide

The Fellowship Family; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fellowship Family is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant at their Fellowship Amelia Island location. Responsibilities include assisting residents with daily living activities and maintaining accurate care records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with health regulations.

A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with at least 2 years of personal care experience or a CNA license. This role requires effective communication skills and a desire to serve senior adults.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• At least 2 years of documented personal care experience or a CNA license is required.
• Must have compassion and a desire to serve senior adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities in a safe and caring manner.
• Maintain resident care records to document daily care.
• Ensure confidentiality of residents and organizational information.

Skills

Compassion

Desire to serve senior adults

Effective communication

Ability to follow written instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fellowship Amelia Island - Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Assist residents with daily living activities in a safe and caring manner, including ambulation, incontinent care, feeding, bathroom/related hygiene assistance, recreational activities, and direct and indirect safety measures involved with everyday functions.

Maintain resident care records as required to document daily resident care to actively track illnesses, incidents, and other happenings concerning residents.

Maintain strict confidentiality of residents and/or Fellowship Home business so as not to disclose sensitive information and/or convey Fellowship Home in a negative way, including social media outlets.

Maintain understanding and awareness of the Department of Community Health’s Healthcare Facility Regulation Division’s Rules and Regulations for Assisted Living Communities, interpret them appropriately, and apply them to effectively achieve and maintain operational effectiveness within your scope of responsibilities.

Fellowship complies with AHCA Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, House Bill 531 http://info.flclearinghouse.com

Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED is preferred. At least 2 years of documented personal care experience in the healthcare industry, or a Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) license, is required. Must have compassion and a desire to serve senior adults.

Physical Requirements

• Body Positions: Sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling
• Body Movements: Lift (at least 35 lbs with or without assistance), bend torso, reach, turn head and torso, and/or push (at least 100 lbs with or without assistance) for up to 12-hour intervals.
• Body Senses: Must have adequate use of eyes and ears; adequate power of speech.

Mental Requirements

• Reading: Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions pertaining to the care and oversight of the residents. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with peers and supervisors.
• Language: Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, well enough to give instructions, relay information, and carry on effective interchange with staff and residents.
• Social: Must be able to relate well with others and provide a non-hostile workplace as well as receive direction from peers and supervisors with a positive attitude.